Travel Respiratory Therapist - Reno, NV

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr rotating, 36 hours a week, starting October 19, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,475 a week in all, a taxable rate of $22.86 an hour plus $1,652 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist (Pediatric) in Reno, NV – This position involves providing advanced respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within a high-paced, Level II trauma environment. The role requires skilled assessment and treatment following established protocols, with a focus on improving cardiopulmonary conditions across diverse patient populations.

Job Details

• Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS)
• Location: Reno, NV
• Schedule: Rotating shifts, three 12-hour shifts per week, with varied days including weekends and holidays, minimum 36 hours weekly
• Required Qualifications: RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist), Nevada State License, must apply for Point of Care Analyst license, Director of Point of Care, or General Supervisor of Point of Care prior to start; American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required prior to start; 2+ years of acute care respiratory therapy experience, recent critical care experience, prior travel experience of at least one 13-week assignment.
• Additional Information: Must have 2+ years of acute care RT experience and recent critical care experience. Travelers may be required to float within the organization up to their competency level and may work major holidays with the possibility of additional shifts.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits